Medic Alert Bracelets / Necklaces

[New girl]

Now that I have titaium mesh in my head I was thinking I should get a medic alert bracelet.  Just in case something happens and I cant speak for myself.  Do a lot of ANers wear these?   

[CHD63]

I don't.  Never thought about it actually since titanium is safe in MRIs and does not set off airport security detectors.   

Clarice

[Jim Scott]

New Girl ~

I don't believe an AN surgery patient has the need to wear a 'Medic Alert' bracelet.  I don't.  Those are usually for people suffering from a specific medical condition or wearing a implanted medical advice. None of this applies to post-surgical AN patients.    As Clarice noted, the titanium mesh does not affect undergoing an MRI scan or set off metal detectors.  No special precautions are necessary.  A 'Medic Alert' bracelet would be useful only in the event that you required emergency skull surgery and even then, an X-ray would be taken first (perhaps even an MRI scan) and the titanium mesh would be visible, thus making the surgeon aware of it.  So, not to worry.

Jim

[bre2you]

I've been thinking of getting one too. If for no other reason but to alert emergency personnel that I am deaf in my right ear and they need to talk in my left. 

[New girl]

I think SSD would be important to know.  They make all sorts of bracelets and necklaces now.  My concern was that if I get in a car crash and hit my head the emergency responders at the scene may need to know that my head is atypical.  Hopefully it never happens but you never know.

[Jim Scott]

New girl ~

If you believe it would be prudent to wear a 'medic alert' bracelet that states you're SSD and have titanium mesh implanted in your skull, then I see no reason why you shouldn't do so.  My earlier response was based on my personal preference but certainly does not apply to anyone else.  I sense that you feel a need to wear a 'medic alert' bracelet and on that basis I think you should do what seems right for you.  Wearing such a bracelet surely can do no harm and could prove valuable in the event of a catastrophe that left you unable to inform medical personnel of your SSD and titanium mesh implant so, go for it.       

Jim 

[New girl]

Thanks Jim!  All input/advice is appreciated.